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Over 200 children fished from the banks on Youth Fishing Day, and 20 boats were launched during the event. Simpson County Lake officially reopened on Wednesday, June 7, after being closed for three years for repairs and improvements.

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Legion Lake Reopens

By BETH PUDAS BETH PUDAS
Wed,06/07/23-8:15AM, 23,886 Reads
After three long years Simpson County Lake reopened to the public at 6 a.m. on Wednesday, June 7. A special Youth Fishing Day was held Saturday, June 3, with gates opening at 7 a.m.
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Womack, Duran to exchange vows April 21

Tue,03/06/18-1:52PM, 23,566 Reads
Bruce and Cindy Womack of Magee announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Hanna Elise, to Eli Graham Duran, son of Tim and Brenda White of Magee and Steve and Greer Duran of Pelahatchie.
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Michael Guest is speaks by supporters during an election watch party after winning the U.S. House District 3 Primary Runoff election Tuesday, June 26, 2018. Credit: Eric J. Shelton, Mississippi Today/ Report for America

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Michael Guest breaks Republican ranks to support Bennie Thompson’s Jan. 6 commission

By WILL STRIBLING - MISSISSIPPI TODAY WILL STRIBLING - MISSISSIPPI TODAY
Fri,05/21/21-11:41AM, 23,565 Reads 251,701 Statewide
Mississippi Rep. Michael Guest was one of the 35 Republicans to break party ranks on Wednesday and vote to create an independent commission to investigate the Jan. 6 Capitol attack.
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Could Elon Musk’s satellite-based Starlink impact Mississippi’s rural broadband rollout?

By FRANK CORDER - Y'ALL POLITICS FRANK CORDER - Y'ALL POLITICS
Fri,12/11/20-4:52PM, 23,559 Reads 557,132 Statewide
On paper, Elon Musk’s Starlink venture, an offshoot of SpaceX, appears to have the advantage over other internet providers. The company can launch their own satellites, it has billions of dollars to invest in new technologies, and their product is winning hearts and minds around the world.
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Mississippi senators help block Jan. 6 riot investigation

By WILL STRIBLING - MISSISSIPPI TODAY WILL STRIBLING - MISSISSIPPI TODAY
Fri,05/28/21-4:39PM, 23,307 Reads 422,496 Statewide
Senate Republicans, including Mississippi’s delegation, on Friday blocked the creation of an independent commission to investigate the Jan. 6 Capitol riot.
Six Republicans voted to advance debate on the commission, but the final 54 to 35 vote fell six votes shy of the 60 votes needed to prevent a procedural filibuster.
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Wicker Hails $2.377 Million Award for UMMC Connected Care Pilot Program

By PRESS RELEASE - SENATOR ROGER WICKER PRESS RELEASE - SENATOR ROGER WICKER
Fri,01/15/21-5:00PM, 23,296 Reads 211,745 Statewide
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Special master says state is making progress toward mental health goals, but needs monitoring

By STEVE WILSON STEVE WILSON
Thu,06/10/21-1:01PM, 23,293 Reads 82,863 Statewide
The special master in charge of helping the state Department of Mental Health meet federal requirements says the state is making progress, but it needs outside monitoring for compliance.
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Quarantine Numbers Increase at Magee High School

By PAT BROWN PAT BROWN
Fri,09/11/20-3:53PM, 23,142 Reads 23,141 Statewide
As of Friday afternoon the number of students and faculty to quarantine at Magee High School has shown a substantial increase.
A report from Judith Jones, Director of Covid-19 Health and Wellness for the school district, said that 167 students are now under quarantine along with eight staff members.
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Person ‘wanted for questioning’ in murder case

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Sat,01/23/21-7:41PM, 23,114 Reads 63,906 Statewide
The Newton County Sheriff's Department is assisting the Scott County Sheriff's Department in looking for a person "wanted for questioning" in a alleged murder Friday.
The department issued the following statement:
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It is time to get your affairs with God in order

Wed,01/20/21-6:00AM, 22,980 Reads
I believe we are nearing the end of our great nation, America the beautiful, home of the brave, the land of the free and yes I believe we are living in the end of times.
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